Taylor County urges immediate work on Grafton Halleck road
A Taylor County court letter dated May 26 1930 asks the highway commission to survey and grade the Grafton Halleck road this year. It notes available funds 15 million and urges engineers be reassigned to finish the survey and begin cement paving at 18 feet width, connecting two county seats and easing regional traffic.
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Grafton
Halleck Road
Sant
W. Va
ton-Halleck
Grafton-Halleck
Monongalia
Taylor County
Dourt
Pennsylvania
Clarksburg
Parrmont
Morgantown
Drunk Driving Trial Opens In Blame and Bias
Prosecutor Holt opens case against Gordon Blake for operating under the influence after a fatal September 6, 1929 crash that killed L. Bennett. Defense argues Blake may have been sober and not violating law as other intoxicated occupant blamed. Jury sworn. several witnesses to testify today. case potentially continues. Other items: Argil Goodwin’s misdemeanor case ends without verdict. contempt for alimony. illegitimate child ruling assigns $14 yearly support.
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Holt
Gordon Blake
Kittle
Petit Jury
W. P. Samples
Blake
Honoi
L. ©. Bennett
Samples
Curtis Gibson
Northwestern
Blueville
L. C. Bennett
Argil Goodwin
John W. Riley
Rex Lanham
Prohibition Enforcement Areas to Shrink Under Plan
Washington May 27 A sharp reduction in prohibition administrative districts is expected as enforcement moves from the treasury to the Justice Department. Plans would establish 10 districts to align with 10 judicial circuits, potentially cutting the number by half if not adopted. About 2,009 treasury staff will transfer July 1, and Doran may leave, with Howard Jones as possible successor. New York clearing house report shows exchanges of 1.272 billion and balances of 269 thousand.
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Washington
Enforcement Bureau
The
Treasury
Department of Justice
Mellon
Doran
Doranie
Howard Jones
Prohibition Department
Man Reads as Fire Rages at Home in Evarston
John K. Chrimes continued reading on the second floor while his home burned in a May 26 blaze. A woman was found overcome by smoke. three others escaped from higher floors via a fire escape. Fire officials said an electric heater may have started the fire.
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Evarston
John K. Chrimes
Sitix
Jo ‘Chrimes
Damoke
Chrimes
Nove
Steamer Greater Pittsburgh Opens Hyber Excursion Season
Packet line officials state the Greater Pittsburgh will depart for Rock Springs Park West Virginia on Friday, starting the Hyber excursion season and returning Friday night.
Debendarfer Reports On Finger Prints In Fairmont Robberies
Fairmont officials await a report by State Trooper Debendarfer of Gratton, chief of the criminal investigating bureau, before further action. Four sets of three robberies are under investigation. Officer Debendarfer plans fingerprint development today and to present his report this afternoon. Three suspects are held in the triple burglaries, with local trooper aiding in the roundup and evidence gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
Debendarfer
Gratton
Criminal Investigating Bureau
Debendarfér
River Excursion Season Set to Open Friday
Arizona copper mining firms announce a 10 percent wage cut for miners and a salary reduction for other workers effective June 15, while river steamers resume passenger service for the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
Globe
Bf “Ariz
Pittsburgh
Pete DePoor to Return from Retirement for 500 Mile Race
The Indianapolis Associated Press notes racing champion Pete DePoor, famed for wins in 1926 and 1927, will return from retirement to compete in the 500 mile race at the Indianapolis Speedway on May 30.
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Pete de Poor
Indianapolia Speedway
Woman's Husband Talks Too Much and Too Far
Omiha Nebraska May 27. Mrs Frances Kutler files for divorce citing her husband’s constant talking from Detroit where they once studied. She claims he telephoned long distance to narrate events and wrote letters asking for money to cover the telephone calls. Rent ad follows for a two room house with modern conveniences in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omiha
Frances Kutler
Detroit
Explosion Damages Riggs Home in Fairmont
An explosion and fire damaged Frank Riggs home and store in Fairmont on May 27 causing about 5000 dollars in losses. Riggs, his wife, and three young children were uninjured. a man was on the second floor but no injuries reported. Cause of the blast could not be determined.
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Fairmont
Frank Am
Riget
Girl Pilot 17 Killed In Plane Crash In Colorado Springs
Margaret Ferguson, 17, Colorado Springs high school student and one of the youngest girls with a government private pilot's license, was killed when her plane crashed. She passed her government flying test last Friday and was soloing toward commercial pilot status. She had studied aviation for several months and was to graduate June 6 from Colorado Springs High School.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Margaret Ferguson
United States
Miss Ferguson
Catholics May Eat Meat on Memorial and Independence Days
In Chicago on May 27 Catholics of the Chicago archdiocese by special dispensation of Cardinal Mundelein will be allowed to eat meat on Memorial Day and Independence Day both of which fall on a Friday this year.
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Chicago
George Cardinal Mundelein
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Taylor County Coun
J. A. Glaze
West Grafton
West Virginia
Mammoth Parade
William G. Conley
WMMN
the American Legion
Reno
Grand Army of the Republic
National Cemetery Athletic
Grafton Park
New York
Rexall
Taylor Coun
Grafton Drug & Chemical Co
Indianapolis
Riggs
Bath
Central School
Rogers
Hueville
W. Wash. St
Blaney
Warner Bros
Strand Theatre
Frank Fay
Raquel Torres
Myrna Loy
Fred Kohler
Armida
Tully Marshall
Spa
Democren
Michael Curtiz
Aes Wutari
Metro Comedy
Jothario
Sonora
J. J. Remlinger
Barber Shop
East Main Street
RCA
Cunningham
Boyd St. J. T
Coy Morehough
A. F
Pike
Briagegort
Baedt
Welte Sentinel
Advancement League
Naperville
Illinois
Cail
Vaughn
Sycamore St
Cincia
Nati
Ohio
McCrory
H. Lyn Clelland
Sentinel
M. J Barlow
Angélius
Ani
A. T. Steadman
Pamily
Sweet Girl
Rollins
Daniel Green
C. V. Miller
Grafton, W. Va
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